An article highlights a new business reality where compliance is no longer a separate function but is becoming an inherent part of the AI product or service itself.

Forget treating compliance as an afterthought. For European SMBs, especially in regulated sectors like pharma or legal, the EU AI Act means your AI *is* your compliance. If your AI isn't built with accountability and transparency from day one, it's a liability, not an asset. This isn't just about avoiding fines; it's about staying in business.